Forage
Minimizing wild yeast in 2021 silages
By Ben Jensen,
Silage is not immune to the many challenges we face on the farm, and the risks begin before it even becomes silage.…READ MORE ›
Dairy Cows
The cost of delaying first calving
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Since heifer-rearing costs represent the second-greatest cost to the dairy (behind feed costs for the lactating herd),…READ MORE ›
Dairy Calf
Calf Success: How do our heifers measure up? Comparing University of Minnesota–Waseca heifers to industry benchmarks
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
heifers represent the future potential of a dairy operation. Raising heifers is costly and labor-intensive, so…READ MORE ›
Dairy Cows
Dairy efficiency by the numbers
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
As a dairy producer, you should evaluate and analyze your farm from many viewpoints on a regular basis. Farms that…READ MORE ›
Harvest
After Harvest Forage Evaluation: Fall Forage Audits
By Ben Jensen,
Farmers love what they do, and whether they realize it or not, each one lives for the harvest — not just crop farmers…READ MORE ›
Dairy Cows
Combating wild yeast in dairy rations
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Dairymen strive to successfully grow and harvest high-quality forages that can then be used as the basis for the…READ MORE ›
Dairy Calf
Calf Success: New recommendations on passive immunity in dairy calves
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
Passive immunity in dairy calves is evaluated by measuring the serum total protein (STP) within the first 1 to 7 days…READ MORE ›
Corn Silage
Understanding the process of corn silage fermentation and starch availability
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
It is well-known that once corn silage is harvested and ensiled, it takes some time before the silage will reach its…READ MORE ›
Peas in a field
Small-grain forages in lactating dairy cow rations
By Ben Jensen,
In many parts of the U.S., small-grain forages are increasing in popularity and can make excellent feed for milk cow…READ MORE ›